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(Sample) Week #41 COVER SONGS BY GENE AUTRY AND MARTY ROBBINS

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Lisa Peterson
October 05, 2025

Week #41

Cover Songs by Gene Autry and Marty Robbins

This is week 41 of the year and we will be celebrating Cover Songs by Gene Autry and Marty Robbins, by delving into the songs and applying concepts to create more joy and connection during caregiving routines with music.

The songs are:

Gene Autry

  • Caissons Go Rolling Along

  • Down in the Valley

  • Home on the Range

  • In the Garden

  • On Top of Old Smokey

  • Red River Valley

Marty Robbins

  • Aloha ‘Oe

  • Beautiful Dreamer

  • It Had To Be You

  • Lovesick Blues

  • You Made Me Love You

Featured Song

Red River Valley

“Red River Valley” ” is a cowboy song that describes the sorrow of the singer as his lover leaves to go east. The title may refer to the Red River Valley in northern Manitoba, Canada. The song was rated as the #10 western song of all time by the Western Writers of America.

  • Is this melody familiar to you?

  • Are the words familiar?

  • Did you find yourself humming along?

  • How did it affect you? Did your awareness change? Your breath? Your focus? Your mood?

  • Would you feel comfortable playing this in the background and allow yourself to hum or sing along? By yourself and/or with the one(s) you care for?

Red River Valley Here is Marty Robbins singing a beautiful version of Red River Valley. I hope you enjoy it!

Creative Ideas

HOW TO USE THE MUSIC

  • Try humming or singing along with the provided recording, or one of your choosing for increased feeling of ______.

  • Listen to a recording to create a shared experience.

  • Listen while engaged in daily routines, to add a feeling of familiarity and comfort (if the song is known and loved)

  • Try reminiscing with the song history, or singers of the song. Look at pictures famous singers who performed the song.

SELF-CARE TIPS

Listen to Your Body and See What it Needs

So often when we are taking care of others, we don’t have a lot of time to take care of our own needs. That is why I created this list of ways we can meet our needs in 60 seconds or less!

  • Rehydration: Grab a quick glass of water.

  • Warmth: Put on a jacket or sweater.

  • Hygiene: Wash your hands, or floss your teeth.

  • Comfort: Give yourself a quick foot rub

  • Movement: Stand up and stretch, dance or jog in place.

  • Relaxation: Take several deep breaths.

  • Connection: Send a quick text to a loved one or tell someone you care about them.

  • Gratitude: Write down one thing you are grateful for.

  • Calm: Observe the sunset or look at the clouds.

  • Mood boost: Smile, dance, or listen to a favorite song. 

Share if you have any self-care tips or stories from this week at [email protected] 

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